Table 2 Frequency of menopausal symptoms among Sarawakian women aged 40-65 years in Kuching, Sarawak assessed by modified MRS
Menopausal symptoms | n = 356 | 100% |
|---|---|---|
1. Joint and muscular discomfort | 285 | 80.1 |
2. Physical and mental exhaustion | 239 | 67.1 |
3. Sleeping problems | 186 | 52.2 |
4. Hot flushes, sweating | 148 | 41.6 |
5. Irritability | 135 | 37.9 |
6. Dryness of vagina | 135 | 37.9 |
7. Anxiety | 130 | 36.5 |
8. Dpressive mood | 116 | 32.6 |
9. Sexual problems | 110 | 30.9 |
10. Heart discomfort | 65 | 18.3 |
11. Bladder problems | 49 | 13.8 |